Graveside service for Rita L. (Bidinger) Harrison, 83, Clinton, will be at 11 am, Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 at Clinton Cemetery with Chaplain Noreen Lozano officiating. Ms. Harrison died Wed. Oct. 3, at her home.
She was born July 8, 1929 in Stull, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Gibler) Bidinger.
Ms. Harrison worked many years for Kansas State University in the finance department. After her retirement she moved back to Clinton where she lived until her death.
She is survived by 2 sons, Dana Macey of Lawrence and Curt Macey and wife Tiffany of Salina; 3 daughters, Diana Rothlisberger and partner Scott of Leonardville, Denise Modin of Lawrence, and Tina Savage and husband David of Greenleaf; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ms. Harrison was preceeded in death by her mother, father, brother Franklin, 2 grandchildren, Kenny Modin and Kimberly Rothlisberger and son-in-law Donald Rothlisberger.
Ms. Harrison will lie in state Sunday from noon to 8 pm. at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 3 pm.
Memorial may be made to the Clinton Lake Historical Society Inc., P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
To the family of Rita from Nancy Backman, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was my supervisor for many years in the Controller’s office. I was there when she losted her mother, granddaughter and Diana’s husband. She took it all very hard. After she left and retired, she came and saw me once, and every year she would send me a card for by birthday and wedding anniversary. She was so thoughtful. Even though I may have given her some hard times at work, she still remembered me and was kind to me.
She was a very bright lady and her children followed in her perseverance in life.
She had a long life and loved all of her children very much!
I will miss her and her yearly cards. May God bless you all.
Rita is looking down from heaven and telling you all everything is ok!
To our wonderful neighbors in Randolph, the Macey family. There are so many special memories that are near and dear to my heart of your Mom, along with your whole family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I will always remember what a special lady your Mom was. Take care and God Bless.
my computer glitched and I didn’t get finished. You kids were always fun and loved sports as did ours and your Mom too. She was quite a competetor. I know you will truly miss her and we wish you all the best . YOu have some wonderful memories of your time with her. God Bless you and your Mother.
love to your family
lavona francis and NOrm
To the family of Rita–from LaVoa and Norm Francis. We are sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady. Those were the days in Randolph Kansas!!! Both Ritas family and ours had a lot in common
May you rest in peace, Rita. My condolences to your family.
Jim Wohler
Manhattan, KS